Category: Wine Spots

Book + Bottle

📍 17 6th St N, St Petersburg FL, 33701

Happy Hour

Tues–Fri, 4–6pm ($1 off wines by the glass)

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Hours

Tues: 12–9pm (new!)
Wed–Sat: 10am–9pm
Sun: 12–7pm
Closed Mondays

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💻 Wi-Fi

🔌 Outlets Scattered

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TL;DR: A natural wine bar and indie bookshop where certified pros pour thoughtful, global picks—perfect for curious sippers who like their glass with a side of literature.

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Vibe

Bookish and intimate with a natural wine lean—ideal for solo visits or low-key get-togethers. It shifts from bright and airy by day to cozy and quiet by night, with cushioned outdoor seating if you want to bring your pet.

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Extras

~150 bottles from 12+ countries, a rotating “Somm Select” chalkboard pick, and a curated by-the-glass list (most under $15). Espresso bar, light snacks, and shelves filled with books that favor diverse voices.

💡 Tip: Skip the grocery store aisle and grab a bottle here that’ll actually start a conversation.

Visit their website for events.

Bar Chinchilla

📍 439 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg FL, 33701

Happy Hour

Tues-Sun, 4–7pm

25% off select glasses, $1 off drafts, and $7 house red and white

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Bar Hours

Tues–Thurs: 4–10pm
Fri–Sat: 4–11pm(ish)
Sun: 2–8pm

Closed Mondays

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💻 Wi-Fi

🔌 Several Outlets

🐕 Dogs Allowed

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TL;DR: A micro-sized bar with a mighty bottle list, Bar Chinchilla pours 50+ bottles by the glass—many offbeat, global, and hard to find.

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Vibe

St. Pete’s smallest bar packs charm into a compact space—casual, softly lit, and ideal for solo sipping or date-night drop-ins. Indoor and sidewalk seating make it feel tucked away, even downtown.

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Extras

50+ wines by the glass, with styles ranging from Italian classics to lesser-known bottles from Slovenia and Morocco. Beer drinkers will find a bold, Belgian-leaning list.

💡 Tip: Ask about the off-menu picks—or let the team surprise you.

Visit their website for events.

Bacchus Wine Bistro

📍 124 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg FL, 33701

Happy Hour

Daily, 3–6pm — $4.50 bites, $6.50 chef’s charcuterie, and rotating $4.50 wine/beer pours.

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Hours

Fri–Sat: 11am–11pm
Sun–Thurs: 11am–10pm

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💻 Wi-Fi

🔌 Outlets Limited

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TL;DR: A refined French bistro with a deep, Old World–leaning wine list and a menu built for pairing—ideal for long lunches, date nights, or an elevated happy hour downtown.

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Vibe

Rustic French bistro energy tucked just off Beach Drive—dim, elegant, and lined with bottles. High-top seating only, both indoors and out, with a spacious patio for people-watching.

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Extras

Nearly 100 bottles with a French core—Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône—plus Italian and California standouts. ~30 by-the-glass options ($10–$20), and a bottle wall worth browsing. Light bites, cheese, dessert, and espresso round things out.

💡 Tip: During happy hour, $20 gets you two glasses and a charcuterie board—rare for downtown.

Visit their website for events.

CellarMasters Wine Bar and Bottle Shop

📍 1005 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Happy Hour

N/A

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Hours

Mon: 12pm–9pm (Bar opens at 4pm)
Tue–Thu: 12pm–9pm
Fri–Sat: 12pm–11pm
Sun: 12pm–7pm

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🔌 Outlets Available

🐕 Dogs Allowed

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TL;DR: A punky natural wine bar with zero pretense, hundreds of small-producer bottles, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.

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Vibe

Part bottle shop, part clubhouse, and all-in on natural wine—dim, irreverent, and packed with personality. Expect couches, chalkboards, and a soundtrack leaning hip-hop and R&B.

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Extras

~240 natural, organic, and biodynamic wines. No printed glass list, just ask what’s open. Everything’s available retail; corkage runs $10–$15. Bring your own food or catch pop-up bites out front.

💡 Tip: Don’t come looking for buttery Chardonnay or big-brand reds—this is where natural wine gets wild. The staff knows their stuff and isn’t afraid to take you off-script.

See their Instagram for events.

Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe

📍 2927 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33713

Happy Hour

Mon–Fri, 2–6pm (10–15% off for members, free to join)

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Hours

Mon–Thurs: 12–9pm
Fri–Sat: 12–10pm
Sun: 12–9pm

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💻 Wi-Fi

🔌 Outlets Scattered

🐕 Dogs Allowed

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TL;DR: A relaxed beer-and-wine shop with loungey energy, family vibes, and a global shelf you can drink from for just five bucks more.

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Vibe

A cozy Central Ave hangout with wine, craft beer, and casual charm. By day: laptops and locals. By night: friends under bistro lights, the occasional live set, and wood-fired pizza from the onsite pizza truck on weekends.

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Extras

~75 global wines and 100+ beers; all bottles can be opened on-site ($5 corkage). Flights available ($25). Sandwiches and snacks served daily; Cipolla Rossa pizza Thurs–Sun.

💡 Tip: Sample a few pours before you commit—staff are happy to help you land on the right glass.

Visit their website for events.